Unequal opportunity : a crisis in America's schools?
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Unequal opportunity : a crisis in America's schools?
Bergin & Garvey, 2002
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
The authors discuss the history of American education and its goals in a democratic society. The nature of the criticisms of public education and the motivations of the critics are examined. The final section includes an analysis of the significance of the public education system's possible demise, a suggested plan of action for the improvement of public education, and a Guerrilla Handbook which offers suggestions for parents wishing to secure the best possible public education for their children.
John Dewey said What the best and wisest parent wants for his own child, that must the community want for all its children. Any other idea for our schools is narrow and unlovely; acted upon, it destroys our democracy. The authors argue that the nation's public schools must be serious about demanding equal educational opportunities without regard for affluence level, religious background, race, gender, or ethnicity.
Table of Contents
The History of the System History of American Education Who are the Critics? Challenges Confronting the Public Education Entity from the Private Sector A Socioeconomic Comparison of Public vs. Private School Performance Education for "Able Learners" Multicultural Education Legal Issues in Connection with Public School Criticisms If America's Public School System Crumbles, So What? If Our Present System of Public Education falls Apart, What Difference Will It Make? A Blueprint for Saving the Public Schools Epilogue Index
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